Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - hydronic electric baseboard heater

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bsas
09-06-06, 08:08 AM
Hi All,

I've noticed that besides the "regular" electric baseboard heaters, some companies carry more expensive "hydronic" ones (using a fluid to transfer heat). Is there any advantage to either type?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

furd
09-06-06, 05:02 PM
The "hydronic" electric baseboards run at a lower temperature which can translate into a safer unit, less likely to start a fire if something falls against it.

Of course the advantage of the non-hydronic is that it is cheaper. It will also heat up a bit faster.
timueller
09-07-06, 07:18 AM
Another consideration is if you ever want to turn off the heat completely (3-season room, seasonal cabin, you're a snow-bird etc.) and you have the possibility of freezing temps. Some versions might be able to handle freezing temps. You'd have to check.

bsas
09-09-06, 08:01 AM
good thinking. This is for the basement, though, so that shouldn't be a problem.

I searched around a lot on the internet but couldn't find any concrete answers on this topic. I'd think that the manufacturers would have information but they don't.

Thanks all for your comments!